It‘s Getting Hot in Here! WRITING As Writers, we will be using different books which are all set or have a link to the rainforest: ‘The Great Kapok Tree’ by Lynne Cherry and ‘The Vanishing Rainforest’ by Richard Platt. This term we will be exploring at a deeper level the features of formal letters and biased arguments and how we as writers can effectively write in these styles for different purposes e.g. a letter or persuasion, a letter of complaint and an argument to save the rainforest from deforestation. Alongside this, we will also be continuing to develop our narrative skills as we write to create suspense using a range of different techniques. MATHEMATICS As Mathematicians, we will be learning about fractions and decimals and the relationship between them. We will develop our knowledge around what a fraction is and equivalent fractions. Once our knowledge of this is secure, we will begin to apply our calculation skills to them. We will also use our calculation skills o add, subtract and multiply decimal numbers in a range of different contexts such as measurement and money. Linked to our topic, we will look at the Mayan number system and use their system to solve given calculations and problems. They will also use their multiplication skills to work out the ingredients they need to make their own mug cakes and what will be needed for the class. READING As Readers, we will be looking at a range of fiction and non-fiction texts linked to our topic. We will be developing our comprehension skills and in particular we will be focusing on our ability to pick up implied clues from the text and using multiple pieces of evidence from the text to support our ideas. Throughout the term we will be continuing to work on our written responses to questions. It‘s Getting Hot in Here! Year 5 – Term 3 HISTORY As Historians, we shall be exploring the ancient civilisation of the Maya. We will be looking where they were located in the world and what life was like for them. We will have a particular focus this term looking at their daily life and how they have impacted us today. P.E (Wednesday) As Athletes, we will be developing our netball skills. We will be developing our different passing techniques and continuing to build our team work and communication skills within a game. Please ensure that your child has a full PE kit. SCIENCE As Scientists, we will be exploring plants. We will look at the different parts of the plants anatomy and their role in keeping the plant alive. We will also develop an understanding around how these plants reproduce. We will use our knowledge of the different plants to identify their role within lifecycles. DT As Designers, we will be designing, making and evaluating mug cakes. We will carry out taste tests to work out what flavours are the best and use this to plan our own flavour combinations. Once complete we will take photographs and carry out evaluations to outline what we think went well and what we would change next time. GEOGRAPHY As Geographers, we will learn about maps and the different information that we can gather from them. We will explore the different symbols on OS maps and use this to great our own of the local area. We will develop our understanding around the lines of longitude and latitude on a map and use these to locate countries and places of interest. ART As Artists, we will looking at the, form, shapes, patterns and textures of Mayan masks and using this stimulus to create our own versions. Using this, we will use modelling skills to build up our masks and use our painting skills to create an authentic finish. WIDER CURRICULUM This term we have number of exciting events happening in school: World Book Day – Thursday 7th March Maths Days – 7th and 8th March PARENT EVENT – Friday 15th March from 2pm